Tag Archives: love

Working Out What God Has Worked In

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act … Continue reading →

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Living in the Presence of God

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with … Continue reading →

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Abiding in His Love

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 There is something deeply comforting about … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Honest Companionship

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 27 reminds us that real love doesn’t flatter; it strengthens. “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” True friends and family members care enough to speak truth, even when it stings. Their honesty protects us from self‑deception and guides … Continue reading →

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Lesson 6: Walk in the Light

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom Continues

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 26 The proverbs in chapter 26 can feel sharp—almost abrasive at points. They expose folly, warn against laziness, confront deceit, and unmask the destructive power of the tongue. Yet beneath these vivid contrasts lies a quiet, steady truth: God’s … Continue reading →

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Lesson 5: Love

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Humility

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 25:1-27 Hezekiah was one of the best kings Judah had (2 Kings 18:5,6). 1 Kings 4:32 says that Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs. Since there are not 3,000 in the book of Proverbs, Hezekiah’s scribes (under his direction and by … Continue reading →

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Lesson 4: Dealing with Government

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts Cry Out!

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 These opening verses of Psalm 84 capture a longing that is deeper than emotion—it is the … Continue reading →

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